Montelukast Sodium Granules 4mg

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 film in the evening once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 should take 5 mg of montelukast once daily, to be chewed or placed on the tongue to dissolve or melt, taken without water. This medication should be administered 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. 2-

This medication is used to prevent and control symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment with this medication, neuropsychiatric side effects may occur, so patients or caregivers should immediately inform their doctor if any behavioral changes such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise. Individuals with known allergies to this medication should never take it. Fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, fever, cough, rash, and other side effects may occur after taking the medication, so caution is advised. Children and the elderly can also use this medication, but side effects may differ by age, so it should be taken according to the doctor’s instructions. This medication is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks; therefore, immediate use of a rescue inhaler is necessary if sudden breathing difficulties occur. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications while using this drug. During treatment, do not abruptly stop or reduce the dosage of any other asthma medications without consulting a doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only take this medication when absolutely necessary and must consult a doctor before use. No significant interactions with other medications have been reported, but monitoring by a doctor is required when used with drugs that induce certain liver metabolic enzymes. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general treatment and observation are required; if symptoms are severe, immediate hospital visit is necessary. Since the medication is sensitive to light, it should be taken immediately after opening, and stored out of reach of children. This medication should be taken consistently even when there are no symptoms of asthma, and consultation with a doctor is necessary if symptoms worsen.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• severe allergic reactions
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe skin reactions
• breathing difficulties
• respiratory problems
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
• liver dysfunction (jaundice)

Mild side effects

Restlessness, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention deficit, stuttering, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, insomnia, memory impairment, obsessive-compulsive behavior, psychomotor hyperactivity (including irritability, instability, tremors), sleepwalking, tics, dizziness, drowsiness, sensory disturbances/decreased perception, palpitations, nosebleeds, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, muscle cramps, myalgia, enuresis, weakness, fatigue, fever, edema, alopecia, pruritus, headache

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, it is important to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

Homogeneous white granules without any foreign substances

Package unit

28 packets/box (4mg/packet x 28)